New markets for export: meeting at the Farnesina led by Tajani for the “Action plan for export in emerging markets”
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, chaired a coordination meeting today at the Farnesina to prepare an action plan aimed at boosting exports to high-potential emerging markets for the Italian production system. The objective is to enhance the presence of Italian companies in a number of economies, including Turkey, the […]
Read more3rd Edition of the Presidents’ Award for municipal cooperation between Italy and Germany
Now in its third edition, the “Presidents’ Award” aims to promote and support collaboration between Italian and German municipalities by recognising joint projects developed within the framework of twinning and partnership agreements. Launched in September 2020 during the visit to Milan of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and awarded for the first time in 2021, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi concludes Bangladesh mission focused on growth diplomacy
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to Asia on growth diplomacy in Bangladesh. The Undersecretary met with representatives of the Italian system and the local Italian community to explore business opportunities for Italian companies. During a meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Touhid Hossain, the Undersecretary remarked that “a democratic, peaceful, […]
Read moreCollaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investigative Authorities in anti-corruption investigations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been cooperating for some time with investigative bodies to shed light on certain corrupt activities carried out by some employees involved in the illicit issuance of work visas, which were improperly granted to non-EU citizens. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ inspection activities, strengthened at the initiative of Minister […]
Read moreReturn to Italy of Ethan Nichols from the United States
Ethan Nichols is scheduled to return to Italy tomorrow afternoon, following his abduction on 30 August, when he was taken from his Italian mother and taken to the United States by his father, who then became untraceable along with the child. “I am pleased that little Ethan can finally return home,” commented Minister Tajani, highlighting […]
Read morePhone conversation of the Quint Group and EU Ministers on Ukraine
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a phone conversation this evening with the Foreign Ministers of the Quint Group (United States, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Germany) on Ukraine, also attended by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The conversation was initiated by U.S. Secretary of State […]
Read moreArrival in Italy of another Palestinian child evacuated from Gaza
This evening, another Palestinian child arrived at Fiumicino Airport on a flight from Cairo, as part of the operation that, on 13 February, enabled Italy to welcome fourteen young cancer patients from Gaza along with their families. The child’s health conditions had prevented their transfer with the rest of the group last week. However, after […]
Read moreMinisters Tajani and Piantedosi chair Foreign Affairs-Interior meeting: focus on migration management
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi today chaired the interministerial coordination meeting on Foreign Affairs and Interior at the Farnesina, aimed at defining common positions and facilitating information sharing between the two ministries. The meeting sought to identify new forms of collaboration, including the possible planning of joint […]
Read moreRome. Minister Tajani at the Foreign Ministry for an event to present the Jubilee of Bands and Popular Music
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani opens today at the Foreign Ministry an event to present the “Jubilee of Bands and Popular Music” scheduled for 10-11 May. The Jubilee of Bands and Popular Music will see the involvement of all Italy’s municipalities, especially those that have joined the “Roots Tourism”, a project included in the NRRP that […]
Read moreRome. Second meeting of the “Neapolis 2500” National Committee at the Foreign Ministry
The second meeting of the “Neapolis 2500” National Committee was held today at the Foreign Ministry, aimed at fine-tuning the guidelines for activities and analysing in operational terms some initiatives already identified to put Naples at the centre of national, European and international attention. The Committee agreed to hold regular sessions and to rapidly draw […]
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